The good news continues. Yesterday after taking the breathing tube out, they put Rachel on the BiPap mask for several hours and at night and in between, let her breathe with the assistance of a nasal canular. Well, today, the doctors are so happy with the progress she is making that they are completely taking her off of the BiPap mask and letting her breathe with the assistance of the canular!
She looks great and we can finally hear her speak, although her voice is still raspy from having the breathing tube in for so long. When asked, she said that she is hungry but the main thing she wants, more than anything, is something to drink. Before that can happen though, they have to take her down sometime on Monday for a swallow test. Since its been a while since she has had anything to eat or drink, they want to make sure she doesn't swallow anything into her lungs and risk aspirating. We have promised her that as soon as they give her the green light to drink and eat as much as she wants, we will have a "Sweet-tea" party for everyone. We will note the date and time and will ask everyone to hoist a glass of sweet tea at that particular time in honor of Rachel.
Please continue to pray for progress as Rachel recovers and please remember to lift-up her friend, Emily, who has had a little bit of a setback the last couple of days. Also, pray for two other "heart" families that are waiting for hearts for their little ones and a special prayer request for a little 29-month old little boy name Caleb who really needs a special touch.
1 comment:
Hey, that is great news! A sweet tea party sounds great!
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